There has recently been a growing musical subculture that is being dubbed “nintendocore” wherein artists are performing songs either based on or using songs from video games of the NES era. While still largely in unknown to the masses, this musical style has promise and is a breeding ground for creativity all while paying homage …
Turning our sights from hit-makers and ground-shakers, this week we take a look at the formation of a new type of music that’s slowly making its way into your ear-holes. London based the Real Tuesday Weld offers up their self-titled “antique-beat” style that’s mixing the likes of early 20th century jazz with electronic beats (it’s …
These days it’s standard fare for people to listen to music as a playlist or soundtrack to accompany daily life. This week’s artist, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, fits right into that role with their exciting, Eastern European and Spanish influenced sound. The New Mexico based duo are a welcome edition to anyone looking for …
For the past few years, our artist of the week has been gaining a good bit of fame. Coming from the UK, Arctic Monkeys are on a world tour in support of their upcoming fourth album, Suck it and See, to be released on June fifth. If you weren’t lucky enough to see them perform …
It was 44 years ago that the world was introduced to the hit UK band the Jam with. They debuted their hip, gritty sound on Polydor records and became an instant hit. Though they lasted less than a decade, the Jam’s influence in the music scene was tremendous as they helped bridge the pop and …
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Being a great musician isn’t always about putting out good music. It’s about knowing your field, being consistent with it, and truly loving what you do. Few artists are able to bring this skill set to the table for extended periods of time. This ability to endure and cover four decades of dedication to musical …
Easter is fast approaching this weekend and for those of you who observe the holiday, even in a passing manner, will likely be spending time with family. If you’re anything like me and my family, Easter is one of the big holidays, so it’ll be one of the few times during the year that you …
These days it’s hard to turn on the TV without hearing about the world in turmoil. From government shutdowns to no-fly zones to revolutions abroad, we hear about political movement shaping the lives of people globally. This week, we have an artist who shines above the rest by calling us to attention, rocking his heart …
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